Brain injury victim wins £2 million compensation

A man left brain damaged after doctors failed to diagnose his severe medical condition has won more than £2 million in compensation.

42-year-old Neal Allen suffers from cerebral abscesses, which if not treated can have a serious effect on his brain's functionality.

In 2003 Allen was rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where doctors failed to diagnose his condition properly despite the fact he was carrying a medical alert card.

Despite the notification, medical staff diagnosed him as suffering from a stroke and discharged him from hospital just days later.

He now requires round-the-clock medical assistance as a direct result of their negligence.

"This has been a very difficult case for Mr Allen, but the right outcome has now been achieved," said his solicitor.

Addenbrookes denied full liability for Mr Allen's present condition but later offered a substantial settlement once the case was listed for hearing.

"We simply had to fight this case - and win. Mr Allen had a responsible and well paid job and a good quality of life which was taken from him," added his solicitor. "It has been a hard fight but I never doubted that we would win."